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CityTrail Loppet

May 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

CityTrail Loppet

5K | 10K | 10M Urban Trail Run

May 17, 2026

Annual urban trail adventure with the epic finish at the Sculpture Garden!

Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026! Three distances to choose from – 5K, 10K and 10 Mile. All finish together at the Sculpture Garden. The 5K is a great option for those that want a shorter distance or want to walk/hike the course!

Participants can look forward to:

  • A unique urban adventure trail run with a mix of ski trail, singletrack and asphalt.
  • A distance for everyone: 10 Mile for those who are ready to go long (not as hilly as Trail Loppet), 10K with all the trails and a taste of tough, and a fairly flat but adventurous 5K for anyone (speedy folks and walkers alike are welcome!).
  • Start at the community-hub Trailhead (the 5K start is a short walk away at Hwy 55) in Wirth Park and finish right at the Sculpture Garden with the famous Cherry and Spoon (and the Purple Chicken if that is your favorite .. or is it blue?)
  • A free Utepils Brewing beer at the finish (21+) or N/A drinks.
  • Finish line munchie food.
  • Start line bag drop service for all races!
  • Finish line tunes
  • Live athlete tracking & results through the Mtec Results app
  • Register before May 1st and get a special event tee shirt!

GALLERY

Registration

2026 registration will open January 1, 2026 at 9 a.m. 

5K

Price Increase March 26: $46

$38

Register

5K (Youth)

$26

Register

10K

Price Increase March 26: $65

$61

Register

10K (Youth)

$26

Register

10 Mile

Price Increase March 26: $76

$68

Register

Proceeds from the CityTrail Loppet benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.

Registration and transaction fees are non-refundable, including in the event of delay, rescheduling, or cancellation of an event or program. An event or program registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason, including injury. Participating under another person’s name will result in disqualification.

A Note About the Data We Collect

All pricing listed on RunSignUp reflects the processing fees per Minnesota’s “Hidden Fees Statute,” SB 478. RunSignup charges a variable processing fee of $1 per transaction plus 6% as our standard price.

Schedule & Packet Pickup

Schedule

Saturday, May 16: 11:00am – 2:00pm Packet Pickup, location TBD

Sunday, May 17:

  • 7:30am-10:00am Shuttle Buses at Parade Stadium (shuttles only provided to the start, no post race shuttles)
  • 7:00am-10:15am Packet Pickup (Trailhead-all events)
  • 9:00am 10 Mile Start (Lower Stadium-Trailhead)
  • 9:30am 10K Start (Lower Stadium-Trailhead)
  • 10:30am 5K Start (Packets at Trailhead, Start at 55/Theo Wirth Pkwy)
  • 10:00am-1:00pm Sculpture Garden Party and Utepils Brewing Beer Garden

Course Map

Here is a google map for reference: 2025 CityTrail Course Map. Please note that google maps is an approximation and will not always match up exactly with various GPS units.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will have water, Gatorade and Gu gels to keep runners hydrated and fueled on the course at to be announced locations.

Training Plans (click the links below)

Athlete Tracking

Download the Mtec Results app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to track participants, view post race results, and stay up to date on event information.  Once downloaded, open the app and search for CityTrail Loppet or find CityTrail Loppet under the lists of upcoming/recent events.  When viewing a participant, you can opt into real time tracking notifications by tapping the heart in the top bar.

Transportation

All events are point-to-point and finish at the Sculpture Garden

Shuttle Buses and Parking

There will be shuttles from the Parade Stadium Parking Lot to the Trailhead available 7:30am – 10am.  If using these you’ll need to park near the finish line and get shuttled to the start line before your race. There are no post-race shuttles back to the Trailhead.

Parade Stadium is paid parking.  There is free parking available at Dunwoody across the street.

Alternative Transportation

Bikes: We will have bike racks near the finish (bring your own lock). We encourage everyone to ride their bike to the race!

Bus: Racers are encouraged to use public transportation to get to the Parade Stadium parking lot.

Rideshare: Uber/Lyft options are a great way to avoid parking and shuttling!

The Start

Each race will require wave starts to spread runners out on the trails. Start times are set for the races based on minimizing overlap.

10K/10Mile: Start at the Trailhead in Lower Stadium

5K: Start at the corner of Theo Wirth Pkwy and Hwy 55. From the shuttle dropoff and packet pickup at the Trailhead, walk south half a mile along Theo Wirth Pkwy (on the path) – perfect warmup jog/hike.

All participants may use the Trailhead for shelter before their start.

Bag Drop/Claim

All three races offer a bag drop. Bring your own bag. Please clearly mark your bag with your race number. Wire tag labels will be provided in your packet that may be used. The 10 Mile and 10K bag drop will be in the Trailhead parking lot. The 5K bag drop will be at the start on the corner of 55 and Theo Wirth Pkwy. Bag claim for all three races will be at the finish by the Sculpture Garden.  

Sculpture Garden Party

After the race, stay for the after party at the Sculpture Garden finish. Utepils Brewing will be providing a free beer for participants 21+ and N/A options. Soak in the vibes of accomplishment and camaraderie, music, the usual post-race munchies.

  • Your free beer ticket is a tear off tag on your bib
  • We’ll have a food truck onsite as well – Fair Favs! Bring some extra dollars for it.

FINISH PARTY

Swag & Awards

Swag

Shirt design will be posted here later this winter.  Be sure to register before May 1st to get your event tee shirt!

Awards

Awards for the top 3 overall finishers in the male, female and non-binary categories for each distance. Awards will be presented at the Finish as soon as official results are available from the timer.

Age group results will be listed online for 5 year age groups; 19 & under, 20-24, 25-20, 30-34….etc, through 70 and up. Bragging rights (!) but no age group awards or presentation.

Volunteer

The Loppet Foundation needs help in all capacities supporting the athletes as they take to the trails!

Please sign up to volunteer by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, please email volunteer@loppet.org.

Volunteer Signup

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FAQ

Can I change my race distance or transfer my entry to a friend?
  • The deadline to make race distance changes is 4:00pm on the Friday a week before the race. After that, a registrant wishing to change to a shorter distance will need to register and pay the full fee for the new race distance.
  • You can change which event you registered for through RunSignUp. Click here for a video on how to switch your registration and instructions to help with troubleshooting. Event transfers can be made up until 11:59 p.m. on May 12.
Is this a Trail Sisters approved race?
  • Yes! Here are the standards we meet: All Loppet run events meet Trail Sisters Approval Standards which include:
    • Equal awards for men & women (The Loppet also has equal awards for non-binary participants)
    • Women’s specific apparel & swag
    • Menstrual products at aid stations
    • Women on the starting line
    • Pregnancy & postpartum policy: registered participants who become pregnant or are <6 months postpartum can reach out to events@loppet.org a month prior for their event entry to be deferred by 1 year
What does my entry fee go towards?

Entry fees go towards the production of the event and The Loppet mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community!

When will the participant guide be published?

Typically we send it out to registered participants and post it on the event website about 1 week ahead of the event.

Are there any special group discounts?
  • Email events@loppet.org if you’re part of a run club to see if there’s a way for us to partner with each other.
  • As a way to recognize the Dakota land we run with and steward, all Indigenous people can participate in any Loppet event for free by emailing events@loppet.org and requesting a discount code
Are dogs allowed at this event?

While we love your furry friends please leave them at home for these large Loppet events.

Are strollers allowed?

The Juneteenth Fun Run is fully on pavement and is our stroller friendly course.  All other Loppet event courses are not conducive to strollers (CityTrail Loppet, Utepils Trail Loppet, City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival, Luminary Loppet).  Spectators are welcome to have strollers around the venue though.

Who do I contact about the race if I have a question?
  • The Loppet Foundation
    1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway
    Minneapolis, MN 55422
    events@loppet.org
    612-604-5330
  • Registration: registration@loppet.org
  • Sponsorship: sponsorship@loppet.org
I have special accessibility requirements, who can I talk to about this?

Reach out to events@loppet.org and we can talk about how we can support you.

Do people ever take walking breaks during the race?

Yes! This is your race, take the breaks you need to feel good during your event. All Loppet races have course cut off times, check the participant guide for the course cut off time that you have to be finished by. 

I’m a spectator, where should I watch or what do I need to know?
  • Check the Mtec app to see if there’s live tracking for the event.
  • Check the course and transportation sections of the website for details
  • Loud cheering, fun signs, cowbells, noise makers, music are all highly encouraged.  Please keep cheers and signs positive and respectful. 
  • Food & beverages are available for purchase at the finish line (best to bring your credit card!)
Will you have merchandise available for sale?

Yes! Come check out our awesome merch in the adventure shop at the Trailhead or at the finish line.

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